Probability Distributions Debate

Discussions center on various probability distributions like uniform, normal, binomial, and Poisson, debating whether specific scenarios follow uniform distributions or require more nuanced models, including sampling and generalizations.

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swiley May 26, 2018 View on HN

They would be some sort of probability distribution.

thih9 Apr 15, 2025 View on HN

Feature request: allow specifying the probability distribution. E.g.: ‘~’: normal, ‘_’: uniform, etc.

jayjay71 Oct 26, 2017 View on HN

It's not a uniform distribution.

aerioux Mar 11, 2016 View on HN

it doesn't actually have to be 1 or 2, it can be generalized for n like many distributions. Depends on the context

joshcohen Sep 13, 2016 View on HN

In this setting we're using discrete probabilities so we don't have to worry:)

weird-eye-issue Sep 16, 2022 View on HN

The distribution of probabilities over a 100 year period won't be uniform

medo-bear Dec 26, 2021 View on HN

how do you sample from an arbitrary probability distribution? it is not a trivial problem at all

kragen Aug 31, 2025 View on HN

No. Fuck off. There's no uniform probability distribution over the reals, so stop trying to put bullshit in my mouth.

Chris2048 Aug 21, 2020 View on HN

Isn't that just probability distributions?

kobeya Nov 16, 2017 View on HN

That would depend on get probability distribution I think.